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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,640.33, 3,963.38 and 1,944.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,640.33, 3,963.38 and 1,944.83 is: 2,919.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,640.33 : 3,963.38 = 1,944.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,640.33/3,963.38 = 1,944.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,640.33x = 3,963.38 × 1,944.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,640.33x = 7,708,100.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,708,100.51/2,640.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,919.37

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